This is a good argument for Sheldon Brown's version of bicycle tire rotation:
1) Start with two new tires on the bike.
2) When the rear tire wears down, move the front to the rear, and buy a new tire for the front.
3) Repeat step 2. This way, you will always have the newer and presumably safer tire in the more critical front position.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069